For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,440 students in 16201, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 16201, PA is Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 16201 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16201, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16201 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16201, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,440 students
16201, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
705 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-3212
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-3212
Grades: 1
| 170 students
210 N Mckean St
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1295
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1295
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
1200 Orr Ave
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1591
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1591
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
598 Silvis Hollow Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7696
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7696
Grades: K-6
| 160 students
Rr 4 Box 316
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-1723
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 545-1723
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
838 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Grades: 2-5
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16201, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16201, PA include Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16201?
1 public high schools are located in 16201.
What is the racial composition of students in 16201?
16201 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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